Cobb BBQ or double skillet...?

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Hello,

Our latest motorhome doesn't have an oven and as we always wildcamp, nothing electrical would be suitable.

I've been readinng numersous posts on Cobb BBQs and also double skillets, but can't find any comparisons between their usefulness.

Does anyone out there have both??

Many thanks
 
I'd be interested in opinions on this too. I've already got a Cobb (which I love) and the hub cap looking things too (which are great) but do wonder if the double skillet should be added to the arsenal too (as the pans can be used as, well, just pans). The latest double skillet demo'd at the shows look a little less robust than they used to.

I resist because I think I've got enough cooking paraphernalia already and should get a life :)
 
We have both sizes of double skillet and the 'hubcap looking thingy'. The 'hubcap' works like a cobb except on the gas hob. We also use one of the square gas cookers with the disposable cylinders if we're doing it outdoors - cheaper than a Cobb or Cadac.
 
Cobb BBQ or double skillet

theteapackets said:
Hello,

Our latest motorhome doesn't have an oven and as we always wildcamp, nothing electrical would be suitable.

I've been readinng numersous posts on Cobb BBQs and also double skillets, but can't find any comparisons between their usefulness.

Does anyone out there have both??

Many thanks
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We have both and are delighted with them, If you go to Spain at all., buy a tortilla double pan they are far better quality than the ones at the shows and half the price, you will probably find one in a ferratera (hardware shop) Bambi 2
 
Hi.
Like you we have no oven. We have both the Cobb & double skillet & find them invaluable, great peaces of kit can recommend both.

Regards Nolly.
 
We have a Cobb & a double skillet type (this was from Lidl much cheaper but not as deep as the skillets they sell at the shows). We don't tend to use the Cobb anymore, we have an oven in the van & a Cadac safari chef bbq. I wouldn't say the Cobb is a replacement for an oven, you have very limited control over the heat, you can't really adjust it. Should be used outside or with plenty of ventilation to avoid C02 poisoning. It is very useful as you can cook a meal on it, bake, roast etc. If you use the recommended 'heat beads' you can quench them in water for re-use when you have finished cooking, some briquettes disintegrate if you put them in water. Wife likes our Lidl version of the skillet, cooks roast potatoes well & could see how you could use a deeper one as a substitute for an oven.
 
Thank you for feedback, I think I will start with a double skillet and then perhaps add a Cobb before we head off abroad next summer
:)
 
theteapackets said:
Thank you for feedback, I think I will start with a double skillet and then perhaps add a Cobb before we head off abroad next summer
:)
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A diffuser plate to go under the skillet helps with slow cooking.
 
theteapackets said:
what is the 'hubcappy' thing ??!!
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It's something seen demo'd at the MH shows (although I've been told they are available in the pound stores).

The kit comes as two hubcap looking dishes with a black (nonstick) insert (on which you do the cooking).

You use one or the other (one for hobs one for ovens) or can combine them create a sort of oven on a hob.

This probably sounds rubbish, but it actually works quite well on one of those 10 quid gas stoves which use the hairspray can gas.

They pack into each other too so don't take up much room.

Bryan

(sorry for using technical language, but one has to make oneself clear)
 
I have double skillet, they are really good for heating pastry items, such as pies etc. Also great toasted sandwiches. Definitely need to use a defuser plate underneath to evenly cook stuff.
 
Kontiki said:
We have a Cobb & a double skillet type (this was from Lidl much cheaper but not as deep as the skillets they sell at the shows). We don't tend to use the Cobb anymore, we have an oven in the van & a Cadac safari chef bbq. I wouldn't say the Cobb is a replacement for an oven, you have very limited control over the heat, you can't really adjust it. Should be used outside or with plenty of ventilation to avoid C02 poisoning. It is very useful as you can cook a meal on it, bake, roast etc. If you use the recommended 'heat beads' you can quench them in water for re-use when you have finished cooking, some briquettes disintegrate if you put them in water. Wife likes our Lidl version of the skillet, cooks roast potatoes well & could see how you could use a deeper one as a substitute for an oven.
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Can I ask why your prefer the Cadac to the Cobb? I'm getting all confused again over whether to get the Cobb or a Cadac now !!!!!

;)
 
And also for making toasted sandwiches or cooking a pizza or a pie - anything that you don't want the bottom scorched.
 
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